Description

Book Synopsis
Ladies and Gentlemen, children of all ages, step right up for Who HQ''s entertaining biography of P. T. Barnum: politician, businessman, and The Greatest Showman on Earth!

After moving from Connecticut to New York City in 1834, twenty-four-year-old Phineas Taylor Barnum launched his now-legendary career as a showman. Even though spectators debated whether his exhibitions were authentic wonders, hoaxes, or a little bit of both, they were always astounded by what they saw. And readers are sure to be amazed by the story of how Barnum went from owning a museum filled with rare and unusual items to transforming the American circus into a popular and thrilling phenomenon.

Who Was P. T. Barnum

    Product form

    A Paperback by Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ, Stephen Marchesi

    £8.04

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Mon 12 Oct 2026.

    2 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Who Was P. T. Barnum by Kirsten Anderson

      Book details

      Publisher Penguin Young Readers Group
      Published 6 April 2019
      ISBN-13 9780448488486
      978-0448488486
      ISBN-10 0448488485

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Ladies and Gentlemen, children of all ages, step right up for Who HQ''s entertaining biography of P. T. Barnum: politician, businessman, and The Greatest Showman on Earth!

      After moving from Connecticut to New York City in 1834, twenty-four-year-old Phineas Taylor Barnum launched his now-legendary career as a showman. Even though spectators debated whether his exhibitions were authentic wonders, hoaxes, or a little bit of both, they were always astounded by what they saw. And readers are sure to be amazed by the story of how Barnum went from owning a museum filled with rare and unusual items to transforming the American circus into a popular and thrilling phenomenon.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account